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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 7

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 7!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 1 - Election Night
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Election Night

    S7:E1

    After Trump is elected President, Ally Mayfair-Richards is beset by all of her old phobias... and they appear to be coming to life.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  2. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 2 - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    S7:E2

    Ally, Ivy and Oz meet the new neighbors. Kai runs for city council. Detective Samuels investigates a murder. A blackout terrorizes Ally.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  3. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 3 - Neighbors from Hell
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Neighbors from Hell

    S7:E3

    The community turns on Ally after she shoots and kills a Hispanic man. At home tensions between Ally and Ivy grow worse, and Kai may be Ally's only hope.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:James Wong

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  4. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 4 - 11/9
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #4 - 11/9

    S7:E4

    Kai gathers familiar faces to join his cult as the events surrounding 11/8/17 are explored.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:John J. Gray

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  5. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 5 - Holes
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Holes

    S7:E5

    Kai asks for the cult members to prove their loyalty against one of their own. Meanwhile, Ally meets with Rudy to tell him about her problems dealing with Ivy's departure.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Crystal Liu

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  6. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 6 - Mid-Western Assassin
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Mid-Western Assassin

    S7:E6

    Ally takes Meadow to Rudy in the hopes that she will confirm her story about the cult. However, Meadow has a change of heart. Meanwhile, an unexpected opponent runs against Kai in the city council election.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Todd Kubrak

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  7. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 7 - Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
    6.1/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag

    S7:E7

    Kai begins to solidify his grasp on power after winning the election. A mysterious woman warns Beverly, Ivy and Winter that Kai will soon cast them aside.

    Director:Rachel Goldberg
    Writer:Crystal Liu

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  8. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 8 - Winter of Our Discontent
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Winter of Our Discontent

    S7:E8

    Ally confronts Kai meanwhile Winter must choose between Kai and Beverly when he makes a questionable decision.

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writer:Joshua A. Green

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  9. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 9 - Drink the Kool-Aid
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Drink the Kool-Aid

    S7:E9

    Kai seeks to test the loyalty of his cult. Ally seeks revenge. Oz learns about his parentage.

    Director:Angela Bassett
    Writer:Adam Penn

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  10. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 10 - Charles (Manson) in Charge
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Charles (Manson) in Charge

    S7:E10

    Kai receives visits from Charles Manson as he begins to question everyone around him.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  11. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 11 - Great Again
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Great Again

    S7:E11

    Kai sets his master plan into motion as Ally's true intentions are revealed.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Tim Minear

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Election Night" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 7. It scored 6.7/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 9/5/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark".